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Learner autonomy (LA) has been concentrated in the Vietnamese educational context for more than two decades as it equips learners the capacity for lifelong learning. For the EFL tertiary context, students encounter various challenges practicing language skills, especially English speaking, because of lacking the language environment (Huyen & Cang, 2021). As the importance of LA and students’ English speaking skills in language learning, this study aims at exploring what EFL teachers support to develop LA in speaking English. The study using a mix-method approach was conducted at a university in the Mekong Delta with the participation of 12 EFL teachers. To gain insights into teachers’ support to develop LA in speaking English, a questionnaire, recording observations and a semi-structured interview were used to collect data from the participants. The result indicated that the teachers positively supported their learners by offering choices of relevant information belonging to English speaking topics delivered, implementing class discussion and group work activities, encouraging them to self-evaluate and emphasizing the importance of LA in speaking development.

This study examined the teachability of collocations through cultivating EFL learners' collocation dictionary skills. Fifty-nine EFL college students participated in the study, and they received two 75-minute instructions between pre- and post-tests: one on the definition of colloca-tion and its importance, and the other on the skill of looking up collocational information in the Naver Dictionary — an English–Korean online dictionary. During the second instruction, the stu-dents were trained to consult the dictionary for collocation production in the order of node word selection, word sense distinction, collocate type location, and feasible collocate identification. A comparison of collocation production test scores through a paired-samples t-test indicated that teaching collocation dictionary skills substantially improves learners' ability to produce natural collocations regardless of proficiency differences. In addition, the survey data collected at the end of the semester suggested that the participants perceive the instruction as necessary and helpful in gaining collocational competence and that their dictionary consultation behaviors have changed after receiving the instruction. Equipping EFL learners with collocation dictionary skills was also found to help them raise a sense of learner autonomy. \"Sowaar minimum inset, maksimum uitset!\" Die onderrig van kollokasies deur woordeboekvaardigheidsontwikkeling ten opsigte van kollokasies. Hierdie studie het die moontlikheid ondersoek om kollokasies te onderrig deur EVT-leerders se woordeboekvaardighede te ontwikkel ten opsigte van kollokasies. Nege-en-vyftig EVT-kollegestudente het aan die studie deelgeneem. Hulle het twee opleidingsessies van 75 minute elk tussen die aanvanklike en uiteindelike toetse ontvang: een oor die definisie van die kollokasie en sy belangrikheid, en die ander oor die vaardigheid om kollokasionele inligting in die Naver Woordeboek — 'n Engels–Koreaanse aanlyn woordeboek — op te soek. Tydens die tweede opleidingsessie is die studente opgelei om die woordeboek te raadpleeg vir die produksie van kollokasies in die volgorde van noduswoordseleksie, betekenisonderskeiding, die opsoek van kollokasiesoorte, en die identifisering van werkbare kollokasies. 'n Vergelyking van die resultate vir kollokasieproduksie deur 'n t-toets vir gepaarde steekproewe het getoon dat die onderrig van woordeboekvaardighede ten opsigte van kollokasies die leerders se vermoë om natuurlike kollokasies te produseer aansienlik verbeter het ondanks vaardigheidsverskille. Daarbenewens het die ondersoekdata wat aan die einde van die semester ingesamel is, daarop gedui dat die deelnemers die opleiding as noodsaaklik en nuttig beskou het om kollokasionele bevoegdheid te verwerf en dat hulle manier om woordeboeke te raadpleeg ná die opleiding verander het. Daar is bevind dat die toerus van EVT-leerders met woordeboekvaardighede ten opsigte van kollokasies help om 'n gevoel van selfstandigheid by leerders te wek.

\"While assessment and autonomy are areas that have been extensively explored in relation to EFL and foreign language learning in general, the nature of the relationship between the two has not been given the coverage that one might expect. This book examines this contested relationship from a number of perspectives in a variety of Higher Education language-learning contexts in Europe and the Far East. The contributors to the book, all teacher-researchers with direct experience of the issues and challenges involved, describe research into assessment both for and as autonomy, as well as approaches to the assessment of autonomy itself. The chapters explore how assessment can be used to promote and increase autonomy through learner involvement in assessment processes. Addressing a range of challenges to both autonomy in assessment and the assessment of autonomy, the book also provides practical models, tools and techniques for putting these ideas into practice, which can be adapted to other teaching contexts beyond language learning\"-- Provided by publisher.

The purpose of this study is to show how increasing students’ awareness of the various strategies for the development of integrated skills in English contributes to the enhancement of their autonomy in learning this foreign language. The paper uses quantitative data collected from 44 Romanian university students enrolled in the EFL course and aims to examine the correlation between the use of specific learning strategies and the practices that foster learner autonomy beyond the classroom. The article forms part of an ongoing Ph.D. research investigating learner autonomy development among higher education students in the context of English language acquisition.

In this study, a systematic review was conducted to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language learning, drawing insights from 18 peer-reviewed articles published between 2009 and 2024. The research utilised the PRISMA framework to ensure a comprehensive, structured approach to data collection and analysis. Articles were sourced from academic databases such as Google Scholar, ERIC, and PubMed, using targeted search terms including \"AI and learning speaking,\" \"AI and learning writing,\" and \"AI and improving listening.\" A meticulous screening process was applied, first by title and abstract, followed by full-text analysis to ensure relevance. The studies were then subject to a dual-round thematic analysis, with each round focusing on identifying patterns and cross-validating findings related to AI's impact on language learning outcomes. The findings of the study revealed that AI-driven tools significantly enhance language learning outcomes by promoting engagement, providing immediate feedback, and facilitating personalised learning experiences. Specific AI tools like Virtual Reality (VR) applications, automated writing feedback systems, and chatbots were analysed for their effectiveness in enhancing speaking, writing, and grammar skills. By conducting a detailed thematic analysis, this study highlighted both the benefits and limitations of AI-driven language education, underscoring AI's role in promoting self-regulated learning while noting areas needing cautious implementation, such as over-reliance on technology and equitable access. This study will interest anyone keen on understanding how AI is reshaping language education. As AI technologies become integral to personalised learning, this research reviews the impact of tools like chatbots, automated feedback systems, and virtual environments on developing essential language skills such as speaking, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The paper highlights how AI fosters learner autonomy by providing real-time, tailored feedback that encourages self-regulation, a vital component of modern education. It also explores challenges, including the risk of over-reliance on AI and the disparity in access to advanced technologies. This study offers a balanced view, showing both the potential and limitations of AI in language education. It is especially useful for educators, technologists, and policymakers interested in leveraging AI to create more effective, inclusive, and adaptive learning environments, while maintaining a focus on critical thinking and creativity.

This study aimed at analyzing the effect of learner autonomy and institutional support systems on agile learners, independence, and work readiness of students in higher education. The research used the Ex-Post Facto method. The sample was 240 students were chosen by using random sampling. The data collection method used in this study was a questionnaire. The validity test was conducted by six validators and resulted in a CVR of 1.00 and a CVI value of 1.00, therefore, was declared valid. The results of the overall item were valid and reliable. The results of the classical assumption test of prerequisite requirements and the results of the path analysis test revealed that student autonomy and institutional support systems obtained a value > 0.05 for students who were agile and had a greater value on student autonomy, education, and institutional support system through agile learners. In conclusion, student autonomy and institutional support systems had a direct effect on agile students and indirectly affect students’ independence and work readiness.

Chatbots are tools that have the potential to effectively support interpersonal communication and interaction. Chatbots can provide great opportunities in education. The use of chatbots in education can be used to employ interactive methods, to provide learners information and different types of info, and to guide learners. Indeed, chatbots promise to enhance learning experiences by creating more interaction than traditional teaching practices provide. In this context, the purpose of this study is to apply chatbot technology as a guidance tool in educational environments and to model its effects on visual design self-efficacy, engagement, satisfaction, and learner autonomy at the end of the process. The participants of the study are 86 university students. In this study, data were collected with 4 different scales. Data were analyzed using the variance-based structural equation model with the partial least square method. As a result of the study, it was found that students with higher chatbot usage satisfaction had higher visual design self-efficacy. Chatbot usage satisfaction positively affects some aspects of course satisfaction. Chatbot usage satisfaction affects engagement. The effects of the study results in terms of research and practice were discussed.